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Fentanyl was first approved for medicinal use in 1968. By 2015, it was regarded as the most commonly used synthetic opioid in medicine. Although it has been used successfully to alleviate pain, it also became a major component of the opioid crisis. D… Read More

Courts issue restraining orders (also known as “protective orders”) to protect people from harassment or other abusive conduct. Connecticut recognizes three types of restraining orders that courts can issue for various reasons. Having a protectiv… Read More

In Connecticut, a person over age 21 can be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if they have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher. Someone under 21 can be charged with DUI penalties if they have a BAC of .02% or higher. Pe… Read More

In Connecticut, the crime of larceny occurs “when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to himself or a third person, [a person] wrongfully takes, obtains or withholds such property from an owner.” Under Connectic… Read More

Although marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, many states, including Connecticut, have legalized it for medicinal and recreational use. Nonetheless, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana is still illegal. Under C… Read More

The explosion of social media activity has changed modern society in unprecedented ways. Social media sites like FaceBook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and others have become vital to many people’s lives. We use these platform… Read More

Proof beyond a reasonable doubt is the highest burden of proof in the American legal system. It represents a cornerstone concept of American law and is intended to ensure that only people who are truly guilty are convicted of a crime. The concept of… Read More

The Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution protects people against unreasonable search and seizure by the government. This means the police must have a legally justifiable reason before they can search your person, your home, or your car. In most ci… Read More